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Job Title: Teacher, TOSA General (IB PYP Coordinator) Loring Elementary 2026-2027  and Requisition ID number: 104799

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Loring Elementary (10000068) 

Site:  Loring (0140) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE; 39 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Teachers(04) 

Functional Area:  Teaching 

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International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) Coordinator - Loring Elementary - Two positions combined making this a full-time position

SUMMARY

Provide instructional leadership in collaboration with the school's principal and ILT for the development and continuous improvement of the Primary Years Programme at the school.  Support the MPS Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan with specific emphasis on standards alignment, curriculum design and delivery, assessment and professional development. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participate as a member of the school Instructional Leadership Team.

Develop accountability systems and practices at the school level to ensure academic growth for all students

Coordinate all aspects of the Exhibition.

Coordinate and prepare stakeholders for Programme Evaluation and site visit.

Collaborate across all MPS IB schools to develop teacher leaders, build strong K-12 pathways and ensure curriculum alignment.

Represent school & district at local, state, regional and national events and conferences. (e.g., MNIB)

Curriculum Review & Development
Use student learning and IB assessment data to monitor and improve inquiry instruction and curriculum effectiveness.
Facilitate the PYP unit planning process to help teachers move collaboratively to a fully developed written, taught and assessed curriculum.
Ensure PYP units across subject areas align with MPS PYP curriculum maps (MN standards, ATL, IB Criteria, and other elements of the PYP unit planner).

Professional Development
Develop, coordinate and monitor school collaboration and professional development plan to include IB required training, induction of new staff, PLC and individual teacher coaching support.
Facilitate professional development activities that align best practice, the IB Standards and Practices, MPS Teaching and Learning Frameworks and strategic initiatives.
Physical Demands of the Position:  
Ability to transport materials weighing 40 lbs to school sites
Ability to travel between school sites
Ability to work extended hours when necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of IB authorization and evaluation processes.
Strong budget and project management skills.
Strong facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written).
Ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners and plan effective professional development experiences for teachers.
Ability to collect, organize and analyze data for instructional and program improvement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.

Minnesota Elementary Teaching License (K-6)

Advanced degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum preferred

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid teaching license
 

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.  Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date]  | Loring Elementary (10000068)  | Loring (0140)  | Teaching